Fundamentally Children expands Associate Network

Company adds its first US Associate Deb de Sherbinin to its Associate Network

Reflecting its expanding presence in the US, Fundamentally Children has welcomed Deb de Sherbinin to its Associate Network.

Deb is a product marketing consultant with over 25 years’ experience in building world-class brands and growing start-ups in the toy and licensing industry. She has a wealth of experience in product innovation, brand development and marketing and an in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of the US market.

Principal of perkit.com, a consultancy working with a wide array of lifestyle brands, she has an impressive roster of clients ranging from multinationals like Hasbro, Fisher-Price and Ravensburger, to smaller start-ups such as Beach and Nature and The Sugar Goblin.

With such a wide knowledge, Fundamentally Children’s latest associate offers a wide range of services to the company’s clients and can work alongside the team to provide an unrivalled service in the US and the UK.

Amanda Gummer, Founder and MD of Fundamentally Children, said: “We are delighted to welcome Deb on board. Her knowledge of the US market as well as toys and licensing in general, is second to none and allows us to provide a cohesive service across both sides of the pond. Our presence in the US is growing steadily and we are able to offer a range of services, including licensing, digital, research and consultancy, and this valuable addition to our network, will allow us to further grow that side of the business.”

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Orchard Toys, based in Wymondham, Norfolk, have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Export Sales Manager to join their enthusiastic and motivated team.

Reporting to the Sales Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing existing distributor relationships across 40 export markets as well as seeking opportunities and potential in new markets.

The candidate will have excellent account management skills and a proactive approach to sourcing opportunities in unfamiliar territories. Experience of selling to the USA would be an advantage.

The role will involve travel throughout the year, but will be primarily office based. Whilst we would prefer the candidate to be based in our Wymondham office, we appreciate that this may not be practical, so we will consider applications from home based candidates.